Village of New Lenox Board of Trustees met Sept. 25.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the New Lenox Village Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:07p.m. by Mayor Baldermann in the Council Chambers of the New Lenox Village Hall.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Upon Roll Call by the Clerk, the following members of the corporate authorities answered “Here” or “Present”:
Trustees Smith, Scalise, Wilson, Gugliuzza, Madsen, Christopherson and Mayor Baldermann
QUORUM
There being a sufficient number of members of the corporate authorities in attendance to constitute a quorum, the meeting was declared in order.
OTHER OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE
Also, in attendance were the Village Administrator Kurt Carroll, Village Deputy Clerk Jane Barry, Assistant Village Administrator/Community Development Director Robin Ellis, Deputy Chief of Police Micah Nuesse and Attorney Chris Spesia.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to approve 6 items on the #23-26 CONSENT AGENDA was made by Trustee Madsen and seconded by Trustee Scalise
A - Minutes of the Regular Meeting – September 11, 2023
B - Ordinance #3080 Creating a Class TE Liquor License – Providence Catholic High School – Witches Night Out Event
C - Proclamation – National Domestic Violence Awareness Month D - Proclamation – Breast Cancer Awareness Month
E - Proclamation – Down Syndrome Awareness Month
F - Proclamation – National Midwifery Week
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 6 Trustees Scalise, Gugliuzza, Wilson, Madsen, Christopherson and Mayor Baldermann
ABSTAIN: 1 Item A - Trustee Smith
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
The motion carried.
Mayor Baldermann discussed the (4) proclamations that were on the Consent Agenda.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Consideration of an Ordinance Creating a Class B2 Liquor License – Thornton’s LLC – 1st Read
Mayor Baldermann reported this ordinance will create a Class B2 Liquor License for the new Thornton’s Gas Station located at the corner of Route 30 and Veteran’s Parkway.
This will come back for second read at the next Village Board meeting.
Consideration for Approval of Resolution 23-26 Approving a Sales Tax Sharing Agreement Between the Village of New Lenox and Brickworks Supply, LLC
Mr. Carroll reported the Village has had a tax sharing agreement with Brickworks (former Illinois Brick) for 20 years. This resolution will extend the agreement for an additional 20-years. Along with the agreement, Brickworks will upgrade their building.
Motion to approve Resolution #23-26 was made by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Scalise.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Trustees Scalise, Gugliuzza, Wilson, Madsen, Christopherson, Smith and Mayor Baldermann
ABSTAIN: 0
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
The motion carried.
Consideration for Approval of a Proposal – Laraway Road Breakaway Bases – Meade Electric
Mayor Baldermann reported these are for the light poles put up on Laraway Road. The cost in in the amount of $$31,182.00.
Motion to approve the proposal was made by Trustee Scalise and seconded by Trustee Gugliuzza.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Trustees Scalise, Gugliuzza, Wilson, Madsen, Christopherson, Smith and Mayor Baldermann
ABSTAIN: 0
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
The motion carried.
Consideration for Approval of a Master Software Agreement – DACRA Tech, LLC
Motion to approve the agreement was made by Trustee Scalise and seconded by Trustee Wilson.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Trustees Scalise, Gugliuzza, Wilson, Madsen, Christopherson, Smith and Mayor Baldermann
ABSTAIN: 0
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
The motion carried.
Consideration for Approval of Purchase – (2) Vehicles – Police Department
Motion to approve the purchase of two vehicles in the amount of $57,000.00 was made by Trustee Scalise and seconded by Trustee Wilson.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Trustees Scalise, Gugliuzza, Wilson, Madsen, Christopherson, Smith and Mayor Baldermann
ABSTAIN: 0
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
The motion carried.
Consideration for Approval of a Waiver of the Zoning Ordinance - 1902 Ferro Drive
Ms. Ellis reported the new owners of this building are proposing an outdoor storage area in the rear. Our Zoning Ordinance requires that outdoor storage areas be enclosed by an 8-foot-tall fence along with other criteria. There is also a provision that says the Village Board can waive the requirements adjacent to industrial uses. In this case there is a heavy tree line along both the south and the west property lines that would provide effective screening for the outdoor storage area. They will put the fence along the north and the east parts as well as some landscaping on the outside of the fence which is required by the Zoning Ordinance. Ms. Ellis noted is anything happens to the existing vegetation over time they will either have to replace it or put a fence in at that time.
Trustee Smith stated he knows we have a fence rule but do we have a “clean-up your backyard rule”? A lot of times with outdoor storage it can get unsightly.
Ms. Ellis stated that at that time Code Enforcement would step in.
Motion to approve the waiver was made by Trustee Gugliuzza and seconded by Trustee Scalise.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Trustees Scalise, Gugliuzza, Wilson, Madsen, Christopherson, Smith and Mayor Baldermann
ABSTAIN: 0
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
The motion carried.
REPORTS AND COMMUNICATION FROM VILLAGE OFFICIALS MAYOR
Mayor Baldermann announced the Lion’s Club Sweepstakes winners.
Mayor Baldermann welcomed back Trustee Smith from his long trip. VILLAGE ATTORNEY
No report.
VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR
No report.
PAYROLL & DISBURSEMENTS
Trustee Madsen made the motion to approve our bi-monthly disbursements in the amount of $960,959.32. A manual disbursement in the amount of $2,076.00. In addition to these disbursements, approval is needed for a payroll in the amount of $437,191.45 paid on September 22, 2023.
Trustee Scalise seconded the motion.
Upon roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 Trustees Scalise, Gugliuzza, Wilson, Madsen, Christopherson, Smith and Mayor Baldermann
ABSTAIN: 0
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
The motion carried.
QUESTIONS AND/OR COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Walter asked if the contract for the children’s museum was approved.
Mayor Baldermann stated yes.
Mr. Walter asked if the contract for the sports complex was approved. Mayor Baldermann stated not yet.
Mr. Walter asked about the round-about.
Mayor Baldermann stated there is still work that has to be done. Mr. Walter asked about Pete’s Fresh Market.
Ms. Ellis stated we are expecting their building permit this week.
6 September 25, 2023
Mr. Walter asked about the new waste water treatment plant.
Mr. Carroll stated we are getting ready to put it out to bid this fall. Mr. Walter asked about Lincoln Station Apartments.
Ms. Ellis stated they are waiting for electrical equipment.
Mr. Walter asked about the Darby Farm pond.
Ms. Ellis stated that is a naturalized wet bottom pond. They have been working with an environmental company to get the wetland plantings established.
Mr. Walter asked about a monument sign for the children’s museum.
Ms. Ellis stated when the site plan was approved the sign just had “New Lenox Commons” and our logo.
Mayor Baldermann added that Popeye’s Chicken is open and Raising Cane’s is set to open next week.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Smith
Trustee Smith talked about his recent vacation.
Trustee Madsen
Trustee Madsen had no comments.
Trustee Christopherson
Trustee Christopherson commented that her family had gone to Popeye’s Chicken.
Trustee Gugliuzza
Trustee Gugliuzza had no comments.
Trustee Wilson
Trustee Wilson had no comments.
Trustee Scalise
Trustee Scalise had no comments.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
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